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IV Medication Test Out Flashcards

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What are the side effects of cefazolin (Ancef)?

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Diarrhea, yeast infections, allergic reactions

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What is the use for cefazolin?

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Treats infections IV or IM- cellulitis, UTI, pneumonia, strep Group B during labor and delivery

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What is the drug class of cefazolin?

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1st gen Cephalosporin antibiotic

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What is the use for dexamethasone?

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anti-inflammatory- croup, rheumatic problems, counteracts anti-tumor cancer drugs

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What is the class for dexamethasone?

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glucocorticoid

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What are the side effects of dexamethasone?

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thrush, cataracts

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Classification of Levofloxacin?

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Fluoroquinolones

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Use of levofloxacin?

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Bacterial infections, inhalation anthrax, treat and prevent plaque

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Side effects of levofloxacin

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interacts with OTC aluminum antacids, mineral supplements and many prescription drugs

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Classification of lorazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Use for lorazepam

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anxiolytic- treats anxiety disorders

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side effects/concerns of lorazepam

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Drowsiness, sedation

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Classification of morphine

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pure opioid agonists

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Uses for morphine

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Analgesic- works in CNS and brain to block pain signals

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concerns of morphine

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high addiction potential, used in PCA pumps

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Classification of acetaminophen

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analgesic and antipyretic

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uses/concerns for acetaminophen

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reduces fevers, treats minor aches and pains, used in post-operative patients

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concern of acetaminophen

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administered to those older than 2 years old

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Classification of Ondansetron

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5 HT3 antagonist- antiemetic

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Uses of ondansetron

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antiemetic- prevents nausea and vomiting caused by radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery.

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Side effects/concerns for ondansetron

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IV injections slow push for small amounts or larger diluted volume administered on an IV pump

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Classification of piperacillin/Tazobactam

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penicillin antibiotic family

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Uses of piperacillin/tazobactam

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antibiotic- treats bacterial infections

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Side effects/concerns of piperacillin/tazobactam

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can cause serious allergic reactions or serious bleeding (bruising, black tarry stools, blood in urine)

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Diltiazem classification

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Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

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Diltiazem uses

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Calcium channel clocker- treats high BP and chest pain (angina)

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Side effects/Concern of Diltiazem

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Limit alcohol intake and excessive consumption of grapefruit juice

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Magnesium Sulfate classification

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sulfate

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29
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uses of magnesium sulfate

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treats low serum magnesium, prevents seizures in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, in a code used for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, a tocolytic slows uterine contractions/preterm labor

30
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Side effects/concern of magnesium sulfate

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IV push, IV infusion over 20-60 mins, or mixed into total parenteral nutrition

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Fentanyl classification

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synthetic narcotic opioid

32
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fentanyl uses

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analgesia and anesthetic

33
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Side effects of fentanyl

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respiratory depression, high addiction potential

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Hydromorphone classification

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narcotic opioid

35
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Uses of hydromorphone

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treats moderate to severe pain, high addiction potential

36
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side effects/concerns of hydromorphone

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can interact with other meds and cause Serotonin Syndrome. Crosses the placenta, tapering off as needed to prevent withdrawal. Used in PCA pumps.

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Ceftriaxone classifiction

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broad spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic

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Ceftriaxone uses

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treats bacterial infections: lower respiratory tract, sepsis, meningitis, genital infections, Lyme borreliosis

39
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side effects/concerns of ceftriaxone

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incompatible with many IV drugs, administer on a pump or slow iV

40
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Classification of Prochlorperazine

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typical antipsychotic

41
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uses of prochlorperazine

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used as an antiemetic and to treat nervous and mental conditions (schizophrenia) and non-psychotic anxiety.

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Side effects/concern of prochlorperazine

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decreases brain excitation

43
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Famotidine classification

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H2 receptor antagonist/antihistamine

44
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Uses of famotidine

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acid reducer

45
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Side effects/concerns of famotidine

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refrigerated- IV push over 2 mins or more or IV infusion 15-30 mins. Avoid injections containing benzyl alcohol in pregnant women and neonates.

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Classification of Haloperidol Lactate

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antipsychotic

47
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Uses of haloperidol lactate

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treats schizophrenia and acute agitation

48
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side effects/concerns of haloperidol lactate

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PO or IM route preferred due to risk of sudden death and EKG changes. Antipsychotics have risk of extrapyramidal symptoms

49
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Classification of labetalol

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beta blocker

50
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Labetalol uses

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treats acute high blood pressure relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate

51
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Side effects/concerns of labetalol

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glucagon offsets overdose of beta blockers

52
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Classification of metoclopramide

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antiemetic and prokinetic

53
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uses of metoclopramide

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blocks messaging in brain between CTZ and vomiting center. Treats heartburn and increases motility with gastroparesis.

54
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Side effects/concerns of metoclopramide

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risk of tardive dyskinesia

55
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Classification of methylprednisolone

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glucocorticoid (steroid)

56
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Uses of methylprednisolone

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inflammatory conditions allergic disorders, dermatologic disorders, endocrine/GI diseases

57
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side effects/concerns of methylprednisolone

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contraindicated with fungal infections

58
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Ketorolac classification

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

59
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Uses of ketorolac

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NSAID short term relief of pain

60
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Concerns of ketorolac

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limit to 5 days of use

61
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Classification of Midazolam

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Benzodiazepine Controlled schedule IV drug

62
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Uses for midazolam

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sedative- treats anxiety and causes drowsiness before medical procedures

63
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side effects/concerns of midazolam

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provides anterograde amnesia

64
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Classification of diazepam

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benzodiazepine controlled schedule IV

65
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uses of diazepam

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relief of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal, provides presurgical/procedural calmness

66
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Concern of diazepam

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flumazenil is the antidote to reverse benzodiazepine overdose

67
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Furosemide classification

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loop diuretic

68
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use of furosemide

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diuretic- treats CHF, kidney disease, hypertension

69
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Meperidine classification

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opioid agonist analgesic

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Uses of meperidine

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analgesia

71
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side effects/concern of meperidine

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high addiction potential, risk of delirium, used in PCA pumps

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